Jody C. Hesley

April 12, 1967 – Oct. 4, 2013

October 8, 2013

He was born in Altoona, son of the late Raymond and Lois (Santella) Hesley.

Surviving are his loving fiancee, Haley Hawk of Hollidaysburg; two daughters, Madelaine and Mara Hesley, a son, Damon Hesley, and their mother, Diana Cruthers, all of Duncansville; a sister, Michele Rae Hesley in Louisiana; a nephew, Cody Ronan; and his dogs: Louie and Molly.

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Jody was a 1985 graduate of Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School and attended Penn State University. He served in the U.S. Air Force.

Jody was co-founder and director of Things Unseen Theatre and was a member of Altoona Community Theatre. He also starred in the short film "Get Down" produced in New York City.

Friends will be received from 6 to 9 p.m. today, Oct. 8, 2013, at Santella Funeral Home, where a funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2013. Committal will be at Alto-Reste Park Cemetery.

The family requests that contributions in Jody's memory be given in care of the funeral home.